CHENNAI: COVID cases at the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, have mounted, with new cases reported today. IIT Madras has reported 18 new COVID cases just a day after 12 cases were reported from the Chennai campus. The number has already surpassed 30, and experts fear that there will be more shortly.

According to the latest updates, the 18 IIT Madras students who tested positive have been placed under quarantine. They are being treated in the same way as they were treated yesterday, when 12 students were revealed to be positive. According to reports, all students are stable and being observed.

Students at IIT Madras are being screened for any new diseases. Tamil Nadu's Health Secretary stated Wednesday that contact tracking is underway. Between today and tomorrow, approximately 1500 samples are scheduled to be evaluated.

COVID cases have been reported in Tamil Nadu, particularly in Chennai, in recent days. Since the COVID incidents at IIT Madras were reported, the government has been on high alert. Students are still being tested at the institute, and they are being asked to observe COVID-19 safety standards.

Students at IIT Madras have also been advised to report and be examined if they exhibit any symptoms. All students must wear masks and observe COVID-19 safety protocols at all times. Other samples sent for testing are currently awaiting findings.

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